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Japan’s Takaichi fast headed for a Liz Truss moment

2026-01-22 05:32
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Japan’s Takaichi fast headed for a Liz Truss moment

TOKYO – Since Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi called a snap election for February 8, currency and debt traders have gotten busy registering “no” votes. It’s rarely flattering when expectations that you...

TOKYO – Since Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi called a snap election for February 8, currency and debt traders have gotten busy registering “no” votes. It’s rarely flattering when expectations that your party will win a contest send the currency lower and bond yields to three-decade highs. The yen is on the cusp of 160 to […]

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